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单词 prioritize
释义

prioritize

verb

pri·​or·​i·​tize prī-ˈȯr-ə-ˌtīz How to pronounce prioritize (audio)
-ˈär-;
ˈprī-ə-rə-
prioritized; prioritizing

transitive verb

: to list or rate (projects, goals, etc.) in order of priority
prioritization
prī-ˌȯr-ə-tə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce prioritize (audio)
-är-;
ˌprī-ə-rə-
noun

Example Sentences

It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family. If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize. The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meeting.
Recent Examples on the Web Efron isn’t the first celebrity to criticize the way Hollywood producers prioritize unhealthy fitness and weight loss techniques for certain roles. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 And her pressure campaign in 2021 helped prioritize access to COVID vaccines for thousands of high-risk Californians. Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Democrats might stem the tide or shore up their base, but Republicans still have a big lead among voters who prioritize inflation and the economy. Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2022 Mitchell is older and has played twice as much in center at Nashville, which perhaps sheds light on how the Brewers prioritize their defensive projections. Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2022 Higgs Wise is pushing for Virginia to implement social equity programs and licensing practices that would prioritize communities historically harmed by the War on Drugs. Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 26 Aug. 2022 It’s also widely regarded for its values that prioritize employees. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 24 Aug. 2022 But, as the port develops, Hart said the authority must prioritize environmental stewardship and minimize impacts to adjacent neighborhoods. Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 Aug. 2022 Arthur Harris, founder and owner of Textures Institute of Cosmetology, said many cosmetology schools do not prioritize textured hair care. The Indianapolis Star, 24 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

prioritize

verb

as in to categorize
to put in order based on importance We prioritized the hardest parts of the project before the easier ones.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • categorize
  • organize
  • sort
  • classify
  • order
  • hierarchize
  • sequence
  • systematize
  • file
  • rank
  • isolate
  • arrange
  • codify
  • alphabetize
  • line
  • dispose
  • grade
  • rate
  • align
  • separate
  • marshal
  • draw up
  • range
  • array
  • queue
  • marshall
  • set out
  • lay out
  • unscramble
  • display
  • cue
  • line up
  • aline
  • map (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • upset
  • disarray
  • disarrange
  • derange
  • disorder
  • mess (up)
  • muss (up)
  • rumple
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